It's
hard to beat Mother Nature when it comes to creating beautiful ,
lasting building materials. Certainly wood, that hard, fibrous tissue
harvested from many different trees , is the backbone of shelter
construction that has housed humankind for thousands and thousands of
years
As
a construction material, wood is highly regarded for it´s strength,
efficiency, adaptability in use and of course, lasting durability and
beauty. Properly cared for wood serves silently and dutifully for
several hundred years or more. Yet as tough as it is, once wood
leaves the cradle of Mother Nature's care and goes on to its extended
life as a building material, someone has to take responsibility. That
someone needs to look it over regularly and occasionally apply modern
methods of protection to extend wood's productive life span.
We at
The Villa Painters know a thing or two about caring for the
timber that is so commonly used in and around the homes on the Costa
Blanca.
People
living in this part of the Spain love the natural look of wood of
ceiling beams, window frames and pergolas and increasingly
now, decking around swim pools. However the typical 300 days of
sunshine we get here can play havoc, because the sun's UV rays will,
over time and without proper re staining, turn wood surfaces black
and cause shedding or deterioration to occur.” Furthermore
unchecked moisture issues can lead to wood rot, an equally
troublesome enemy for wood surfaces.
The Villa Painters know
how to spot wood threats and how to treat them. We work with our
customers to find a balance between the appearance and protection
they are comfortable with, and explain the various stain/color
finishes, as well as their protective properties.” Clear and
transparent finishes are usually preferred, but they require more
frequent re staining. Semi-transparent and solid color finishes hide
some of the wood's natural beauty, but last longer in the strong
sunlight.
We
always recomend the products of the Jotun Paint Company and in
particular Trebitt wood stains and treatments. A range of
products developed and perfected by the Jotun to treat and protect
the wooden houses of their home nation Norway. In general, two coats
give the best protection. The first cost penetrates the wood for good
protection. The second coat bonds well to the first coat, and
provides a surface covering that better resists UV and moisture
